Perception
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South African Freeman
Perception
Such a complicated symbol, isn't it? When one looks up the word perception, they find that it means awareness, intuitive cognition, and a capacity for understanding. While not exactly written in text, it also means how one views another. However, this is affected by how one's brought up, how they live through life, how they think.
One can look around, and view all opinions as perception. However, it seems as though peoples' perception is changing. I remember this country, back when I first arrived, and it was a friendly place. You would have the occasional dispute, sure, but it was civil and understandable. One was able to view both sides, and see exactly what was being said.
However lately, it seems as though the recent Hungarian occupation has altered some views, possibly to the negative.
There are things in this country that are certain:
The Hungarian PTO'ers are not the best at running a country(speaking as a hard-working citizen of this country, I can guarantee that the economy has taken a hit, not when V2 arrived, but when the Hungarians took control),the Hungarian PTO'ers losing support as their multies are banned, a slow but steady climb to reclaiming eSouth Africa for people that want to see the best for South Africa, and the disputes that are slowly keeping us from gaining the support we need for the final push.
Allow me to explain further. Recently, a discussion was held on the eSouth African forums, originating from the discovery that a few South Africans fought for Hungary once or twice when the latest War Module was released, to test and learn about the module. However, some claimed that they were not loyal to eSouth Africa, claiming that they were perfectly capable of fighting against Hungary, when in fact one or two fights resulting in a pathetic amount of 'influence' made no impact on the fight. An action that was unlikely ever to repeat, and yet we fight about it, claiming all that fought are Hungarian sympathizers.
You can see how this might divide groups, create tension, and the sort. In fact, it's said several times that we need to unite, to stand together, so that we may drive the Hungarian PTO'ers out of South Africa, who only want to drain us of our money and resources. However, again a small issue arises, and again we seem to split, unable to do anything but to argue.
I do not demand anything, I simply ask that everyone, not those that are or are not involved, but everyone to rethink for a couple of minutes exactly why they do what they do, and if it is truly the best for themselves, those around them, and South Africa as a whole.
Also, I have not named individual names, I have not divulged hidden information. Everything that I have mentioned can be found with even a small attempt to look. I please ask that you not take offense to this, and instead just...think. I do not want to feel as though I am directly attacking an individual, and I ask that you do not react as such.
Thank you for your time, and I hope you take into consideration what I have said.
“To fight is a radical instinct; if men have nothing else to fight over they will fight over words, fancies, or women, or they will fight because they dislike each other's looks, or because they have met walking in opposite directions” - George Santayana
Comments
I like turtles. Also, no need to make it "anonymous".
"The Hungarian PTO'ers are not the best at running a country"
Too true. That could explain why they were chased out of their homeland. It could also explain why I get frequent messages that we can't afford new citizen fees. I assume those are eaten up by multis faster than the Huns can gather funds.
I hope our people will read and follow the true South African Ministry of Defense orders, always coming to the aid of our people both on home soil and abroad. Today Romania needs our help as they battle the Huns.
Vigilance is essential. Our PTOers wear many disguises. In the end, however, true patriotism will reveal itself and the proper order will be restored to South Africa.
@Enbaros
Unfortunately, there is a need. While this article could be considered 'tame', future articles under this org may inadvertently trigger negative reactions, which I would not want to have reflect on my Citizen account.
Also, one has an easier time understanding those that they don't already have an opinion about.
@Dycey
You comment proves that you know nothing about this game, so you should delete it
@South African Freeman
How long do you think it took me to figure out your 'identity', Seisan? 🙂
@Griff
Yes, the donation's list is difficult to disprove.
However, I am not Seisan. I did not have the money to fund a newspaper, and I asked someone who might be able to help. Seisan was kind enough to assist me with that, and with that I have to give him thanks. He's not a half-bad individual, helping out a complete stranger working for the better good.
I was wondering, however, how long it would take for someone to make that connection, though.
@South African Freeman
So want to share with us your valuable thoughts, while you are unable to earn 2 Golds for a newspaper on your own. You must know an awfully lot about this game and its mechanism, I'm really looking forward to your articles 🙂
I think we both know Seisan that this argument of yours was pretty lame 🙂
@Griff
If I was unable to afford a mere two gold, then I wonder how I was able to afford the 5 gold for the organization account? I have been planning on doing this for awhile now, and my money had went towards Romania's attempts at Hungary. While I had 5 gold saved up, I was eager to start, and had to ask for the final 2 gold, which Seisan was kind enough to donate.
Just because Seisan funded the paper, does not mean Seisan is writing the papers, or is in any other way affiliated with me. Have you never seen an occurrence where one asked for 2 gold to be able to start a paper? I can think of two on my own knowledge, without looking in any shouts or media.
Now please, this article is not about my identity, and I would like the comments to...at least discontinue about being as such.
Yeah, sorry to disappoint you Griff, but its not me writing this article. If I wanted to let everyone know how much I dislike you PTOers, I'd just do it in my own paper. Besides, our writing styles are different as I dont use apostrophes in my contractions and I know proper grammar. 😛
@ Griffmadar, your comment to Dycey shows your sheer arrogance. Perhaps you will learn one day that the font of all wisdom does not reside in those who joined the game in Hungary on the 9th and 10th of February 2009, in what was just a different sort of multi plague from the one you used to steal our country.
Dycey has played since mid 2009 and I mentored her myself, ensuring that she got a handle on things early. It seems to have worked, as she has a far deeper perception of the issues and the rights and wrongs of the game, rather than the simplistic view held by you and your cronies that might is right, that the ends justify the criminal means and that the game is only about smashing, grabbing and crowing over your spoils.
@wingfield
Arrogance? Might be. Truth? Definitely.
Wisdom has nothing to do with the date and time of the registration. I don't think I've ever said it does.
If you were her tutor then you may not mind me asking a question from you. When were we exactly 'chased out' from Hungary? Just out of curiosity, because I just can't recall anything even remotely similar...
I don't know how your tutoring system works, but in Hungary usually we cover the country administration stuff before giving a seat in the congress. Just to let you guys know the current level of ZAR in the Treasury is enough for more than a month (even if we assume the unlikely scenario of no tax being collected). So there is nothing to worry about. The country is in capable hands.
The rest of her comment is ok. The usual propaganda blabla.
PS.: wingfiled, Dycey, Thanks for fighting for Hungary!
PS2.: No comment without my trademark smiley: 🙂
@Dycey:
1. "That could explain why they were chased out of their homeland."
Actually we have to screen those who want to come. We ask a deposit to ensure their seriousity. You may find here e😜residents (Lisztes), MoFA (vasmegye), and advisers of MoFA (Tomi_ur), MOD and ex Phx SC (Ernst), Commander of National Guards (Borembukkk, who decided to go back to Hungary), multiple media moguls (mysef and others), high rated tanks (Stadler, Marginaldefeat, Griffmadar) and there are many other highly esteemed names to be mentioned. So, your comment is mistaken.
2. "It could also explain why I get frequent messages that we can't afford new citizen fees." As you may know (or not), system is done in such a way that it wants to ensure enough money for not less, but 500 new citizens, who could drop in any moment, all of them at the same time. But we are not Poland, where 500 citizens are done in 1 hour: we have 5-10 new citizens every day, thus only 50 ZAR would be enough to cover that cost. Still system sends alert when the amount goes under 2500. So be it, the alert should be disconsidered as being nonsense.
Why does anyone care about the identity of the author?
Its what he/she says that counts not who he/she is.
A good administration is able function under any circumstances. They need to be able to expect the unexpected and always be ready for it. I there was a baby boom tomorrow and 1000 new citizens were to join, you would have been unsuccessful as there would not have been enough finances. If you guys truly cared about South Africa's success, you would not have a problem leaving enough tax players money in the treasury. Then again, a baby boom would would probably mean the end of your PTO so I guess you are trying to kill off any babies before they are born.....
@Griffmadar, i think you actually agrees with the writers opinions in principle, and you are a fan of Seisan, just admit it!
you can see how Hungary is, with so many of their politicians doing a PTO and cheating. Really, is this what you want the world to see when they think of Hungary? You all are a disgrace to your country, and they would do well in chasing all of you out. Don't be fools, and return before you all get banned.
@Rexeus
No, I like Bobady, I have no feelings for Seisan 🙂
@Damian
I think otherwise. Just to give you an extreme RL example, how serious could an article be from Netanjahu on human rights?
@Griff: i guess its a matter of opinion because i look for the words not the writer. And If the author feels he needs to hide his identity i respect that. Thats the reason for "Pen Names"
@Damien
If it were a novel, I'd agree.
PS: sorry for misspelling your name first.
I guess I will need to make clear the fact that I AM NOT SEISAN in my next article, which might come earlier than I had originally planned.
Journalists also take fake names, mainly for protection though it is sometimes used just to differentiate between the journalist and the articles he writes.
Meh, I traded all my Perception for Agility points. /Fallout.
Good article, keep it up, South Africa could always use another voice of reason.
http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/perception-i-prefer-intuition-1567015/1/20
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